science

The Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old astronomical calculator often referred to as the first computer, appears to have been constructed differently than scientists previously thought. The mechanism probably did not indicate the position of the planets with the hands, but with rings on which jewels represented the planets. The Antikythera Mechanism was remarkably ahead of its time. It could predict the …

Goal oriented From the end of this year, the MRA, a collaboration between 32 municipalities of Noord-Holland and Flevoland and the 2 provinces, will have a council that will represent the MRA externally and lobby for the region in The Hague and in Brussels. Further reorganizations should ensure that the MRA consults more effectively and involve municipal councils and the …

(Photo: Chris de Waard). Overall, the greenery in the area around the Telderskade is increasing and the height of the residential tower has not yet been set in stone, assures Alderman Fleur Spijker in an interview with Sleutelstad. In doing so, it responds to the reactions of local residents to redevelopment plans for the Telderskade and the surrounding area. The …

Wijchen – D66 Wijchen asked the council of the municipality of Wijchen about advertising in public space for a multinational. “Neighborhood prevention groups have been active in the municipality of Wijchen for several years. These neighborhood prevention groups come from the inhabitants and strengthen social cohesion in the neighborhoods. As can be read on the municipality’s website, a sign can …

Researchers at the University of California at San Diego (USA) have created a sports shirt that, thanks to integrated electronics, can generate enough energy from sweat and movement to power a watch. The combination of two different energy sources and storage via integrated capacitors ensure a continuous power supply. Scientists took inspiration from local energy grids, which often combine different …

Tuesday March 9, 2021 – 6:33 p.m. Sophie Frankenmolen gives a six-part ode to unexpected and accidental moments in science. You can know Sophie from NOSop3, RAMBAM and the University of the Netherlands. Pill dolls What do LSD, Viagra, penicillin, microwave, and post-it have in common? It was the bycatch of science that changed the world forever. In the new …

For the past eight hundred years he has been on the picturesque Reykjanes Peninsula in the far southwest of Iceland, relatively calm You know. But something happened over a year ago. What started out as a low rumble has since evolved into a spectacular series of vibes that peaked over the past week. 17,000 earthquake. Scientists have since observed part …

The male-female relationship is still unbalanced when it comes to street names. By naming more streets and squares after women who have left their mark on Leeuwarden’s history, GroenLinks hopes to bring the goal of International Women’s Day closer – because that’s what it is on March 8 – : a society with a completely equal position for men and …

Infection and hospital figures have been “stable at too high a level” for weeks, outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte said at a press conference Monday evening. The cabinet therefore sees no room for great relaxation at the moment. However, a number of measures will be amended, because, according to the government, this is “logical and sensible”. For example, children up …

Leiden, March 7, 2021, 6:12 p.m. by editors The Roomburgerpark referendum will take place on March 15, 16 and 17. The residents of Leiden can then vote for or against the proposed redevelopment of the park. Every week, Sleutelstad checks claims about the plan. In that fact, check: what about the number of members of the Roomburg hockey club, is …